PGCE - Primary with Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Train to become a primary teacher with specialist expertise in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI). Alongside learning to teach across the Primary National Curriculum, you'll explore ways to support children with a wide range of learning needs and create inclusive classroom environments.

You'll gain experience in both mainstream and specialist educational settings, including a placement in a special school, Alternative Provision or specialist unit. This combination of experiences prepares you to support every child to thrive in their education.

Why study at Worcester?

* Our teacher training has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the University's commitment to putting children at the heart of everything it does (Ofsted, 2023).

* Join a university with over 80 years' experience of training primary teachers and strong partnerships with schools across the region.

* Learn from experienced primary practitioners and subject specialists who bring current classroom expertise into your training.

* Broaden your perspective through an optional international summer school, with opportunities to explore education systems in Scandinavia, Japan and the USA.

Where could this take me?

This course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach in primary schools across England and Wales.

Many graduates begin their careers in mainstream primary schools, while the SENDI pathway provides a strong foundation for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities and progressing towards roles such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo).

As your career develops, opportunities may include leadership positions such as key stage leader, deputy headteacher or headteacher. The PGCE is also recognised internationally, opening up opportunities to teach overseas.

After graduation, you'll continue to benefit from Worcester's Early Career Teacher (ECT) network, offering ongoing support and professional development as you begin your teaching career.